Evidence-based guides on how to handle anger, with citations to psychological research.
Does Venting Anger Really Help? The Catharsis Myth, Explained
The idea that "letting anger out" brings relief — catharsis theory — has been repeatedly disproven. Based on Bushman (2002) and a 2024 meta-analysis, here is why venting backfires and what actually works.
Cognitive Reappraisal: The Science of Transforming Anger
Neither suppressing anger nor venting it — cognitive reappraisal changes the meaning of the event itself. Based on Gross's emotion regulation research, how labeling, distancing and humor reduce anger, and how to practice it.
A Practical Guide to Anger Management — What Research Actually Supports
Anger is not an enemy to erase but an emotion you can learn to handle. A one-page practical guide to evidence-based techniques (cool-down, labeling, reappraisal), what backfires (venting, suppression), and when to seek help.